327/275hp

[Darrin Christen]

Thanks for the reply Adger. So if using a Q-Jet does it have to be the correct part #, or just the correct size, or both? Would the carb be interchangable with a 66 or 67 as long as the size is correct? How does NHRA measure the size? Sorry for all the ?s.

[Ed Carpenter]

Darrin I run a 207 Q-Jet. If you have any questions about the Q-jet call Dean Oliver. He did my carb. He is the man. He can tell you anything you need to know about it. We run a Victor E manifold with a 2" spacer and an adapter to mount the Q-Jet to that spacer. Standard set up. That car of yours belongs in SS. Ed

[Adger Smith]

Bore size is all that is checked. I'm pretty sure numbers are not an issue any more on carbs. I've had Wesley check mine a few times and he does it a little different, some times. He uses the points of the calipers on the bore at the throttle shaft. (Better watch, they wear there... I've seen atleast one Comp guy tossed because of the bore being worn past the size limit at that point) Then he has had a go/no go tool he dropped in the main body. He has also used dividers to measure the main body, in several places. One time He had me pull the base plate and measured from the back side of the booster to see if I had oval shaped the bore. Good Tech guys don't miss too much. :~) Sometimes it is safe to get checked beforehand and sealed. Saves you that big OOOPS!
It looks like the Q-jet is listed with the same bore sizes for 66 &67 so it should be the same carb for both years.

[Darrin Christen]

Thanks for the help guys.